Grade 12 National Exam (Secondary School Leaving / University Entrance): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Natural Science stream: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Scholastic Aptitude; Social Science stream: English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics and Scholastic Aptitude. July (results usually in August–September).
30 practice tests
Format explained
Printable answer keys
At a glance
Who takes it
Grade 12
Subjects
Natural Science stream: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Scholastic Aptitude; Social Science stream: English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics and Scholastic Aptitude
When
July (results usually in August–September)
Format
Administered by the Educational Assessment and Examinations Service (EAES) at university campuses since 2022.
Multiple-choice papers; total scores out of 600 in recent years.
A score of 50% is required to qualify for university.
Does it count?
Determines university entry; in 2024/25, 8.4% of candidates passed.
Practice Test 114 questions · Literary terms · Key details · Supporting details
Practice Test 214 questions · Literary terms · Vocabulary · Vocabulary in context
Practice Test 314 questions · Grammar · Theme · Characterization
Practice Test 414 questions · Vocabulary · Rhetoric · Evaluate
Practice Test 514 questions · Key details · Literary terms · Grammar
🔢 Mathematics
Practice Test 130 questions · Algebra · Numbers (Money) · Geometry and Measurement
Practice Test 230 questions · Algebra · Geometry and Measurement · Numbers (Money)
Practice Test 330 questions · Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Numbers (Money)
Practice Test 430 questions · Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Geometry and Measurement
Practice Test 530 questions · Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Geometry and Measurement
🧲 Physics
Practice Test 130 questions · Energy & Momentum · Dynamics · Electricity & Magnetism
Practice Test 230 questions · Dynamics · Kinematics · Electricity & Magnetism
Practice Test 330 questions · Dynamics · Energy & Momentum · Kinematics
Practice Test 430 questions · Energy & Momentum · Dynamics · Electricity & Magnetism
Practice Test 530 questions · Energy & Momentum · Kinematics · Waves
⚗️ Chemistry
Practice Test 130 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 230 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 330 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 430 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Solutions
Practice Test 530 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions
🧬 Biology
Practice Test 130 questions · Biochemistry · Molecular Genetics · Metabolic Processes
Practice Test 230 questions · Molecular Genetics · Homeostasis · Animal Systems
Practice Test 330 questions · Molecular Genetics · Homeostasis · Biochemistry
Practice Test 430 questions · Genetics · Diversity of Living Things · Biochemistry
Practice Test 530 questions · Molecular Genetics · Genetics · Animal Systems
🌍 Geography & History
Practice Test 129 questions · Geography · Chronology · History
Practice Test 230 questions · Geography · Chronology · History
Practice Test 330 questions · Geography · Chronology · History
Practice Test 430 questions · Geography · Chronology · History
Practice Test 530 questions · Geography · Chronology · History
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Grade 12 National Exam (Secondary School Leaving / University Entrance)?
Natural Science stream: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Scholastic Aptitude; Social Science stream: English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics and Scholastic Aptitude. July (results usually in August–September). Determines university entry; in 2024/25, 8.4% of candidates passed.
What is the format?
Administered by the Educational Assessment and Examinations Service (EAES) at university campuses since 2022. Multiple-choice papers; total scores out of 600 in recent years. A score of 50% is required to qualify for university.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.
📚 Keep reading anywhere with the free Pagine app20,000+ free books and audiobooks, offline reading, and streaks & badges that build a reading habit. Free on iPhone, iPad and Android.
Pagine